Mosses
Grimmia pulvinata
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| Grimmia pulvinata |
Grimmia pulvinata is a favorite among bryology students because of its unique hooked seta. Another distinguishing character is its white hair points, which extend 1/3 to ½ of the leaf length. These white hair points can add a greyish tinge to its rich green coloured leaves. As shown in the figure below, it is usually found in dense cushions.
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| Grimmia pulvinata - sporophyte and gametophyte |
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| Grimmia pulvinata - leaf awn (the white hair point) |
This diminutive moss is can be easily found in urban areas because of its preference for concrete and rock surfaces. The sample shown in figure 1 was found on a concrete divider.
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| Can you tell which moss is Grimmia pulvinata? |
